MRT vs BRT

Whoever wins, we lose

 Public Transportation & The City
Transportation is such a big demand for a city. As majority of
the citizen do not own private jets, or private cars, creating a
system that works efficiently and on time is a main necessity
to achieve.

Singapore Paris London

In these examples of cities, citizen don’t need to own a private

car to mobile, even if they can afford it.
8 Principles for Better Streets and
Better Cities
1. WALK | Develop neighborhoods that
promote walking
2. CYCLE | Prioritize non-motorized transport
networks
3. CONNECT | Create dense networks of
streets and paths
4. TRANSIT | Locate development near high-
quality public transport
5. MIX | Plan for mixed use
6. DENSIFY | Optimize density and transit
capacity
7. COMPACT | Create regions with short
commutes
8. SHIFT | Increase mobility by regulating
parking and road use

Source: itdp.org
 Why Public Transportation
• Public Transportation Provides Economic Opportunities
• Public Transportation Is a Safer Way to Travel Than by Automobile
• Public Transportation Saves Money
• Reduce traffic Congestion
• Increase Mobility
• Encourage healthier habit
• Public Transportation Reduces Gasoline Consumption
(related to subsidize gasoline)
• Public Transportation Reduces Carbon Footprint
Communities that invest in public transit reduce the nation's
carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons annually.
• Public Transportation Enhances Personal Opportunities & Sharpen
sense of Empathy
 Public Transportation in Jakarta
• What do you think about Public
Transportation in Jakarta?
It is improving. It is not perfect but I think
it is going in the right direction, especially
Transjakarta Bus and Commuter Train. I
used to drive everywhere, but now I take
public transportation (mostly bus) daily.
It's a sign that it has become more
comfortable and reliable.

• What is already good? And what is

needed to be improved?
Transjakarta has reached a wider area of
the city and improved its reliability by Farid Mardhiyanto,
Founder of @Jktgoodguide, A free walking tour
connecting with google maps and other A Public Transportation/Pedestrian Activist
apps such as Traffi.
 Public Transportation in Jakarta
Are they integrated?
Several things that can be improved:
• 1. Sterilization of the busway. This is urgent because by doing so, it creates an
awareness that taking public buses should cut your mobility duration.
• 2. The condition of some bus stops during rush hour. Several bus stops are too
congested (during rush hour) that it becomes inconvenient for the passengers
to get on and off the bus.
• 3. Convenient sidewalks. I believe pedestrians are the ones who take public
transportation, so, proper sidewalks around the bus stops are non-negotiable.
• 4. Connection with other public transportation. People should be able to move
easily to connect to trains or smaller buses. Also, the facilities like adding zebra
crossings, disabled-friendly paths, and more gates.

Farid Mardhiyanto,
Founder of @Jktgoodguide, A free walking tour
A Public Transportation/Pedestrian Activist
Bus Rapid Transit
• Trans – Jakarta is the first bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Southeast and South Asia
and since 2004 was operated in Jakarta
• Trans Jakarta has 1.347 bus in totally 155 route that serve 663,000 passengers daily

2004 :
TransJakarta in form of Badan Pengelola (BP),
managed by non-structural, directly
responsible to Governor of Jakarta
4 Mei 2006 :
BP TransJakarta transform to Badan Layanan
Umum (BLU) under UPT of Service
Department
27 March 2015 :
Status change of TransJakarta to Regional
Owner Enterprise (BUMD) , PT Transportasi
Jakarta
Mass Rapid Transit

• PT Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta held on 17

Juni 2008, in the form with majority share
own by Government Jakarta 99,98% and
PD Pasar Jaya 0.02%.

• The rainway system and trackwork join

operation with Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA)

• MRT Jakarta Fase One started on 10

October 2013
 BRT MRT
Owner + Regional Owner Enterprise Government of Jakarta +
Investor (BUMD) Japan International Cooperation
Agency (JICA)
Area Served Jabodetabek Greater Jakarta

Locale Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia

Transit Type Bus Rapid Transit Rapid Transit

Number of Lines 13 2

Number of Stations 241 13

Begin Operation 15 January 2004 28 February 2019

Operators + Fleet PT Transportasi Jakarta PT MRT Jakarta

Character Closed trunk system, elevated, Elevated & Underground

public sector bus
System Length 230.9 km 16 km

Operating Times 5:00am to 11:00pm 5:00am to 12:00pm

Shelters In the middle of the road and are Underground and elevated
reached by elevated bridges
Ticketing & Fares Rp 2.000( 5-7 AM) & Rp 3.500 Rp 8.500/10km or Rp 10.000 /km
other times
Passengers 663.000/day 1800/route

Length Station to Station + 500 m + 1.2 km

Time Station to Station + 5 minutes + 2.3 minutes

Why Corridor 1 is Important?
Why Corridor 1 is Important?
 Ethical Issue
The plan of closing Corridor 1 of BRT caused by
the different interests of two different
transportation providers that are not prioritizing
the public interest.
 Suggestion
INTEGRATION! INTEGRATION! INTEGRATION!

Why:
• Fleksibilitas bagi penumpang yang ingin melakukan transfer
antara rute dan moda transportasi
• Kemudahan untuk mengakses sistem dan menciptakan
jaringan transportasi yang komprehensif untuk menjaring
penumpang
• Bentuk pengembangan bisnis di sepanjang koneksi yang
terintegrasi untuk menambah pendapatan
• Berbagai moda transportasi publik yang terintegrasi yang
didesain untuk semua merupakan simbol kota yang maju
dan progresif
Integration Design
Integration Design
 Integration Benefit
Keuntungan dari integrasi BRT & MRT adalah
sebagai berikut:
• Koridor MRT mengubungkan area Selatan Jakarta
ke pusat kota yang beririsan dengan beberapa
koridor Transjakarta
• Transjakarta dan MRT keduanya adalah
transportasi massal yang bisa saling melengkapi
dalam pelayanan untuk menarik penumpang
• Memperluas daerah cakupan penumpang bagi
kedua sistem
 Sources
• ITDP
Fani Rachmita, Senior Communications &
Partnerships Manager
Deliani P. Siregar, Urban Planning Associate
(anggi)

• Jakarta Good Guide

Farid Mardhiyanto – Founder of
JakartaGoodGuide